Join us for a spectacular Shabbat weekend with Dr. Lawrence Schiffman, a world renown scholar and expert in Dead Sea Scrolls, Judaism in Late Antiquity, the history of Jewish law, and Talmudic literature.
Weekend of Nov. 19-20, 2021
At the Chabad Center, 14535 Blanco Rd. 78216
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Friday Night, November 19
Chanukah: The Rest of The Story
Chanukah is not just about Dreidels, Presents and Chocolate Gelt. Hear a fascinating analysis of the religious and geopolitical circumstances leading up to the story of Chanukah and beyond. Your appreciation of this holiday will never be the same.
NEW TIME 5:00 p.m. Mincha & Kabbalat Shabbat
6:00 p.m. Dinner & presentation
$25.00 adults, $12.00 children under 12
Chabad Center • Children’s program
Shabbat Day, November 20
The Temple Mount or Haram al-Sharif
An enlightening presentation of the history of the world’s most contentious piece of real estate.
9:30 am Services
10:30 am Torah Reading
12:15 pm Kiddush Lunch and Presentation
Free, RSVP necessary
Chabad Center • Children’s program
Saturday Night, November 20
The Dead Sea Scrolls and History of Judaism
This presentation shifts attention away from the sensationalism surrounding who has control of the scrolls by focusing on how these texts shed light on the history of Judaism and early Christianity.
8:00 p.m. Melava Malka at the Block home
14672 Cadillac Dr. 78248 • $12.00, adults only
ThisShabbaton is being generously sponsored by David Reitblatt and Joan Laves in honor of our community
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